robin redbreast
nounEtymology From the name Robin + redbreast. See robin.
1
UK The European robin.
2
Any robin.
3
UK, Historical, Slang A Bow Street Runner (from the colour of his waistcoat).
noun — 3 senses
Etymology From the name Robin + redbreast. See robin.
UK The European robin.
Any robin.
UK, Historical, Slang A Bow Street Runner (from the colour of his waistcoat).
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